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U.S. Steelworkers Union Backs Biden
- By The Financial District
- Mar 22, 2024
- 1 min read
US President Joe Biden received the endorsement of the United Steelworkers (USW) union less than a week after stating his opposition to the proposed sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, as reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Last week, Biden stated that it was crucial for US Steel "to remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated," a statement welcomed by USW. I Photo: President Joe Biden Facebook
The planned $14.1 billion acquisition has become a heated political issue ahead of November's presidential election, with the union and lawmakers from both parties speaking out against the sale of an American manufacturing icon to a foreign owner.
"President Biden proved time and again during his first term that he stands with working families," said USW International president David McCall in a statement.
Biden has actively courted the union vote as he competes with Republican opponent Donald Trump for the support of working-class voters.
Workers from key industries in swing states such as Pennsylvania and Michigan could sway the balance toward either party as the election approaches. US Steel, based in Pittsburgh - a battleground state like Pennsylvania that Biden won in the 2020 election and will contest again against Trump this year.
Last week, Biden stated that it was crucial for US Steel "to remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated," a statement welcomed by USW.
